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The Martian

The international bestseller behind the Oscar-winning blockbuster film
By Andy Weir
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The Martian by Andy Weir is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that follows astronaut Mark Watney as he's stranded on Mars after a botched mission. With limited resources and a sharp sense of humour, he must use his engineering skills and ingenuity to survive and find a way to communicate with Earth. The story is a gripping blend of survival, science, and the human spirit, packed with tension and innovation.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping tales of survival against the odds, wit combined with scientific ingenuity, and a touch of humour amidst harrowing circumstances. Fans of space exploration and problem-solving narratives will find this story thrilling and entertaining.

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The Martian

I'm stranded on Mars. I have no way to communicate with Earth. I'm in a Habitat designed to last 31 days. If the Oxygenator breaks down, I'll suffocate. If the Water Reclaimer breaks down, I'll die of thirst. If the Hab breaches, I'll just kind of explode. If none of those things happen, I'll eventually run out of food and starve to death.

A high concept thriller and genre busting classic, now a major motion picture starring Matt Damon

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A high concept thriller and genre-busting classic, now a major motion picture starring Matt Damon.

A survival story for the 21st century and the international bestseller behind the major film from Ridley Scott, starring Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain.

I'm stranded on Mars.

I have no way to communicate with Earth.

I'm in a habitat designed to last 31 days.

If the oxygenator breaks down, I'll suffocate. If the water reclaimer breaks down, I'll die of thirst. If the hab breaches, I'll just kind of explode. If none of those things happen, I'll eventually run out of food and starve to death.

So yeah. I'm screwed.

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'A saga of courage, ingenuity and humour... utterly convincing' - STEPHEN BAXTER

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Andy Weir's The Martian has been widely praised for its engaging storytelling, thrilling suspense, and scientific accuracy. Readers highlight the witty and resourceful character of Mark Watney, who provides a gripping survival tale on Mars. The book has been compared to Apollo 13 and Robinson Crusoe, with reviewers admiring its humour, intense narrative, and meticulous research. It's celebrated as an exhilarating, realistic science-fiction adventure that's difficult to put down.

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ISBN: 9780091956141

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Del Rey

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 263g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Andy Weir built a two-decade career as a software engineer until the success of his first published novel, The Martian, allowed him to live out his dream of writing full-time. He is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of such subjects as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of manned spaceflight. He also mixes a mean cocktail. He lives in California.

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